Middle East

Parks and Gardens

Malaysia, blessed with one
of the world’s oldest
rainforests, is home to a rich
biodiversity of flora and
fauna.

Recognised as one of the 12
mega-biodiversity countries in
the world, Malaysia has more
than 14,500 flowering plant
species, 3,000 species of
trees, 300 species of palms,
60 species of bamboos, 210
species of mammals, 600
species of birds and thousands
of insects and marine life.

Nature lovers will be
mesmerised by the magnificent
selection of flora found here
including the Raffles
Pitcher-Plant (Nepenthes
rafflesiana), Slipper Orchid
(Paphiopedilum Sanderianum),
Cycas (Cycas circinalis) and
other varieties of plants.

Several parks and gardens
around the country offer
visitors a chance to saunter
along its garden trails while
enjoying Malaysia's natural
wonders up-close.

Key Tips

One need not
go far to experience
Malaysia’s floral
beauty. Parks around
major cities such as
the Perdana
Botanical Gardens in
Kuala Lumpur, Penang
Botanic Gardens in
Penang and the
Taiping Lake Gardens
in Perak offer city
slickers a chance to
enjoy nature
whenever they need a
break.

To preserve
the beauty of our
gardens for
everyone, please
refrain from
plucking any
flowers.

For the best
experience, dress
sensibly in cool,
light clothes and
comfortable walking
shoes. And don't
forget the
sunblock!